Strategic Technical Product Owner - Software Development Expert

** This is an opportunity to join our top-notch software development team working closely together on interesting projects for our clients. This position is fully remote (indefinitely).**Emergent Software is looking for a strategic technical product owner / software development expert who is a smart, passionate, and enjoys problem solving using technology and software. A qualified candidate is a product owner with 7+ years of experience gathering requirements and managing the delivery of custom web application development projects in the Microsoft stack. This 100% remote position is for self-starters with good communication skills, strong technology knowledge, and experience with agile methodologies.Highlights & Benefits of working at Emergent SoftwareWork closely with other talented software engineers and analysts. Our vetting process means you can count on your team members to know what they are talking about.Work from home or work remotely from anywhere you wantFlexible work schedule meaning you can work regular hours or whenever you work bestWork-life balance is essential and highly valued at Emergent Software. If you choose to work more than 40 hours, you’ll be compensated for the extra work!Work on interesting projects solving complex business problems with custom software.100 hours per year to focus on your professional development. We invest in your growth!Profit sharing bonus means as we’re successful, you’re successfulExcellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, FSA, disability, life insurance, and paid parental leavePrimary DutiesAs a Strategic Technical Product Owner you act as trusted partner and technical expert for our clients, helping them to plan and implement technical solutions for business challenges.You will gain a thorough understanding of your project's objectives including target scope, cost, and timeline.You will also guide client planning and road mapping beyond the project at hand, looking to set the stage for future opportunities and technical maturity for their organization.Communicate technical and business requirements to software engineers – you must already understand how custom applications work before you start this job!Ensure projects stay on target by regularly communicating status, risks, and change as they occur.Work directly with clients to manage project delivery while encouraging and fostering an agile delivery methodManage requirements and scope using common agile development methodologies and a backlog stored within Microsoft Azure DevOps.Help evaluate engagement plans and high level solutioning to ensure clear deliverables are identified prior to project kickoff.Partner with clients to assist them in performing the Product Owner role.Work with leadership and other team members to mature our Agile and overall software delivery practices.Other related duties as needed to ensure project success.Required QualificationsPrevious consulting experience either independent consulting or with a firmExpert level understanding of software development life cycle models including both Agile and traditional project management principlesA proven track record of successfully implementing custom application projects using Agile methodologies7+ years of experience as a Product Owner on complex custom software development projectsExperience working with and presenting to senior stakeholders, including C-Suite level executivesStrong technical background enabling you to provide credible leadership to development teams and accurately evaluate complex project risks and issuesA solid understanding of how websites, web applications, APIs, databases, and the cloud function at a high levelExperience with agile work organization tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello, Basecamp, Rally)Experience operating as the liaison between agile development teams and users in defining requirements, performing business analysis, and driving delivery in the right directionStrong technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills are a mustOccasional travel to client sites may be requested for activities such as annual planning meetings. Although travel is not expected to be frequent, the ability to accommodate occasional travel is required.Nice to Have ExperienceIndustry recognized Agile process certification (CSM, SAFe, LeSS, or equivalent) or PMPPrevious experience on a mature agile development team in roles such as developer, PM, Scrum Master, QA, etc.Experience on projects utilizing Microsoft stack technologies such as .NET, SQL Server, and Azure as well as JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, and Vue.jsSome examples of profiles/backgrounds that we feel would do well in this role:Software engineer turned product ownerComputer Science degree that is currently in a TPO roleSomeone who is a product owner with a passion for the technical side of software developmentOur Vetting ProcessAt Emergent Software, we work hard to find the best analysts capable of delivering high quality software for our clients. If you think you’re one of those, please understand that the effort put into this by people like yourself helps us be successful in surrounding you with other top-notch people. Here are the steps of our vetting process for this position:Application (5 minutes)Online Assessment (40-50 minutes)Initial Phone Interview (30-45 minutes)Technology Knowledge Assessment Interview (20-30 minutes)Challenge Interview (90 minutes)Final Interview (60-90 minutes)Job Offer!Benefits Package DetailsMedical Insurance: up to 80% of your monthly medical premium (HSA options available)HSA Contribution: up to $144/monthDental & Vision Insurance: up to 50% of your monthly dental and vision premium costs401(k) plan: company match up to 4% of salaryProfit sharing bonus: up to 15% of salary paid quarterlyExtra compensation: get paid extra for work over 40 hours/weekEmployee referral & customer referral bonusesFlex Spending Account (FSA) for Dependent Care & Healthcare CostsDependent Care FSA Contribution: $90/monthShort Term Disability: $500/week for 12 weeksLong Term Disability: up to $6,000/monthGroup term life and AD&D insurance: $50kPTO, standard holidays, 2 floating holidaysPaid parental leave: 2 weeksStaff development program: 100 hours/year plus training costsAbout Emergent SoftwareEmergent Software is a fast-growing software development, cloud consulting, and data engineering company serving clients across the country. We are regularly adding to our team of talented software engineers, cloud architects, data engineers, UX designers, technical product owners and more who can help us deliver high quality services for our clients.We are a remote-first companySince our inception, we've embraced a remote-friendly culture, promoting work flexibility beyond the norm. When the pandemic struck in 2020, our transition to fully remote work was seamless—just a matter of cleaning out the fridge. Recognizing an opportunity, we adopted a remote-first approach and began hiring talent from anywhere. We continue to offer our signature Minnesota-nice, Midwest-friendly attitude, ensuring everyone feels valued, whether or not they're familiar with the skyway system.Your career grows with usWorking with talented engineers on interesting projects creates an engaging environment for software development enthusiasts. By working directly with our experienced team, participating in our staff development program, and solving complex problems across a variety of projects, you’ll find numerous opportunities for long-term career growth.At Emergent Software, your ideas will be heard, you will grow exponentially as a master of your craft, and you will enjoy working other dedicated team members to deliver software solutions for our clients.Check out what others sayVisit our Glassdoor page to discover how employees enjoy our remote working structure, flexible hours, profit sharing program, and more!#EmergentSoftwareOriginally posted on Himalayas

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